Doc Rivers makes Josh Giddey statement after Bulls-Bucks

Riding a three-game losing streak, the Chicago Bulls faced the Milwaukee Bucks on Saturday looking to defend their home court. The Bucks played without superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo, giving the Bulls a much-needed edge against a talented Milwaukee team.

The Bulls beat the Bucks 116-111, evening the season series at 2-2. While the win would have been much more impressive had the Bucks not played without their best player, Milwaukee is not an easy team to beat, but the Bulls played well.

Chicago was led by 22-year-old guard Josh Giddey, who delivered 23 points, 15 rebounds and 10 assists. This was Giddey’s second triple-double of the season and 13th of his career, but his 23 points were a surprising season high.

Giddey has been terrific for Chicago in his debut Bulls season, and Bucks head coach Doc Rivers acknowledged just how impressive he was after Saturday’s matchup.

“I thought their most valuable player all game was Josh Giddey,” Rivers said. “Even before he made 3s. He didn’t even have to make a 3. He just pushed the ball up the floor, got into the paint and just wreaked havoc. He dominated and controlled the whole game.”

Giddey is averaging 12.3 points, 7.0 assists and 6.7 rebounds per game this season, proving to be a valuable piece after the Bulls took a chance on him in the offseason. The high praise from a veteran coach like Rivers is very telling, and the Bulls need Giddey to continue playing at a high level.

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